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Anger Management

Anger is a natural reaction to frustration in life. That being said, anger can be problematic if it is uncontrolled, overwhelming, and destructive. People who find themselves struggling with these powerful emotions may experience hindrances to their daily functioning. Fortunately, these intense emotions can be better regulated with anger management counseling. Clarity Clinic utilizes a variety of anger management techniques to reduce both raw emotional reactions as well as troublesome aggressive responses of self-expression.
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Expressing Anger

Anger is a completely normal reaction to what we perceive as threats which allows us to defend ourselves when we are under “attack. Anger problems arise when we start to physically or verbally abuse or lash out at every irritating situation. The average person uses both unconscious and conscious practices to process feelings of anger with the three main approaches being expressing, suppressing, and calming.

Expressing anger in a firm yet empathetic way is the healthiest way to express your emotions. The priority is expressing your feelings with respect to others and yourself, and without hurting others.

The Role of Anger Management in Mental Health

Effective anger management is an essential component of mental and emotional well-being. Unresolved anger can contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. Our Anger Management treatment goes beyond simply suppressing anger; it focuses on teaching you healthy ways to express and manage your emotions. By addressing anger issues, you can enhance your overall mental health and pave the way for healthier interpersonal connections.

How Do I Know If I Need Anger Management Counseling?

If you believe that your feelings of anger are starting to get out of control and are having a negative impact on your relationships, work, or other important areas of life, anger management counseling could be a productive step toward managing your emotions more healthily. Anger management helps you recognize frustrations early and resolve them in a way that allows you to express your needs — and keeps you calm and in control. Anger management therapy can help you control your reactions to people or things that trigger angry feelings.

Some signs that you need help controlling your anger include:

  • Regularly feeling that you have to hold in your anger
  • Persistent negative thinking and focusing on negative experiences
  • Constant feelings of irritation, impatience, and hostility
  • Frequent arguments with others that escalate frustrations
  • Physical violence, such as hitting your partner or children or starting fights
  • Threats of violence against people or property
  • Out-of-control or frightening behavior, such as breaking things or driving recklessly
  • Avoiding situations because of anxiety or depression about anger outbursts

Tailored Approach: Your Unique Anger Management Treatment

At Clarity Clinic, we understand that everyone's relationship with anger is unique. Our anger management treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand your specific triggers, reactions, and patterns. This personalized approach allows us to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your individual needs and goals. Whether you struggle with explosive anger, passive-aggressive behaviors, or difficulty expressing your feelings, our experienced therapists are here to guide you.

How Anger Management Counseling Works

At Clarity Clinic, our licensed counselors work closely with you to help you identify signs that you may be becoming excessively angry and will assist you every step of the way to productively handle situations in a healthy way. The goal is to help you express your needs while being in control of your reactions in a calm and collected manner.

Your Journey to Emotional Mastery: Taking the First Step

If uncontrolled anger is negatively impacting your life, relationships, or overall well-being, seeking help is a courageous and empowering decision. At Clarity Clinic, our anger management specialists offer you the opportunity to transform your relationship with anger and enhance your emotional resilience. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and embark on the path toward emotional mastery. Take the first step towards a more balanced, fulfilling, and empowered life.

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Anger Management Providers

Laura
Laura Valiukenas, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Nikhil
Nikhil Verma, MA
Therapy
Evelia
Evelia Czarnik, LPC
Therapy
Anisha
Anisha Monga, MA
Therapy
Lauren
Lauren Juarez-Duran, MSW
Therapy
Sarah
Sarah Hand, LSW
Therapy
Ian
Ian Dowdy, MA
Therapy
Carson
Carson Vasile
Therapy Clinical Intern
Stefan
Stefan Dabizljevic, LSW
Therapy
Patrick
Patrick Arant, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Liotta, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Prezley
Prezley Pietszak, MA, LPC
Therapy Clinical Intern
Terese
Terese Daly, LPC
Therapy
Camryn
Camryn McKee, LPC, MS, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Therapy
Stephanie
Stephanie Michalski, LSW
Therapy
Giedre
Giedre Antanaitis-Rudawski, MA
Therapy
Kortney
Kortney Genske, MA
Therapy
Caroline
Caroline Frogozo, MA, LPC
Therapy Clinical Intern
Peyton
Peyton Pazera
Therapy Clinical Intern
Serena
Serena Etcheson, MSW
Therapy
Hana
Hana Khan, LSW
Therapy
De'Ayne
De'Ayne Scaife, LSW
Therapy
Jasmine
Jasmine Barlow, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Amanda
Amanda Fox, LCPC
Therapy
Sophia
Sophia Frane, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Amanda
Amanda Stephans, LCSW, MSW
Therapy
Elin
Elin Seay
Therapy Clinical Intern
Natalie
Natalie Eden, LCPC
Therapy
Jack
Jack Kim
Therapy Clinical Intern
Natasha
Natasha Hingorani
Therapy Clinical Intern
Karen
Karen Schmitz
Therapy Clinical Intern
Michael
Michael White
Therapy Clinical Intern
Shahera
Shahera Khan
Therapy Clinical Intern
Jenny
Jenny Mantis, LCSW, MBA
Therapy
Bryanna
Bryanna Tartt, LCSW, CADC
Therapy
Nicholas
Nicholas Oliva, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Alexandra
Alexandra Gremp, LPC, MEd, PEL
Therapy
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Black, LCPC
Director of Clinical Therapy
Ross
Ross Pepper, MD
Psychiatrist
Jessica
Jessica Selk, LPC
Therapy
Anish
Anish Desai, MD
Psychiatrist
Reid
Reid Alley, MD
Psychiatrist
Sheena
Sheena Patel, PA-C
PA-C
Eldina
Eldina Okic, LCPC
Therapy
Ryan
Ryan Atkins, PA-C
Psychiatry
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Ehler, LSW
Therapy
Hannah
Hannah Wychocki, PA-C
PA-C
Maisha
Maisha Lowery, LCPC
Therapy
Lauren
Lauren Isdale, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Hope
Hope Hirsch, LPC
Therapist
Nathaniel
Nathaniel Epstein, MA
Therapist
Gabriella
Gabriella Lerner, PA-C
PA-C
Cyrus
Cyrus Ma, PA-C
PA-C
Maggie
Maggie Semprevivo, LSW
Therapy
Kamille
Kamille Haywood, LSW
Therapy
Zubair
Zubair Khan, PA-C
PA-C
Michelle
Michelle Augoustatos, LCSW
Therapy
Zachary
Zachary Delgado, LSW
Therapy
Jordyn
Jordyn Pope, MA
Therapist
Laurel
Laurel Meiborg, LSW
Therapy
Haley
Haley Tarling, LPC
Therapist
Debby
Debby Fox, LPC
Therapist
Raul
Raul Andrade, MA
Therapist
Sarah
Sarah Tarabey, LCPC
Therapist
Kumail
Kumail Hussain, MD
Young Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Kyla
Kyla Goggin, LCSW
Therapist
Jaimee
Jaimee Jaucian, LCPC, BC-DMT
Therapy
Yenisis
Yenisis De Los Santos, LSW
Therapy
Sloan
Sloan Kodroff, LCPC
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Rahael
Rahael Mathew, LCPC
Therapist
Emma
Emma Arsic, PA-C
PA-C
Paul
Paul Bamberger, PA-C
PA-C
Tonie
Tonie White, LCSW
Therapy
Jason
Jason Brescia, LCPC
Therapy
Sankrant
Sankrant Reddy, MD
Psychiatrist
Virginia
Virginia Harren, LCPC
Clinical Supervisor
Stephanie
Stephanie Osborne, PA-C
Psychiatry
Ashley
Ashley Seredynski, PA-C
PA-C
Christine
Christine Lantin, PA-C
PA-C
Brittney
Brittney Segoviano, LCPC
Therapist
Callie
Callie Perlman, LPC, NCC
Therapist
Maria
Maria Vasilopoulos, LPC, NCC
Therapy
Chad
Chad Gaynier, LCPC
Therapist
Bianca
Bianca Miller, LCPC
Therapist
Sean
Sean Saltzberg, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Sudhakar
Sudhakar Shenoy, MD
Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Tara
Tara Meidinger, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
Sharon
Sharon Koys, PA-C
PA-C
Sara
Sara Fakhri, MA
Therapy
Veronika
Veronika Schroeder, MA
Therapy
Shanta
Shanta Gomez, LSW
Therapy
Reggie
Reggie Pacheco, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Sarah
Sarah Beerman, LCSW, CADC
Therapist
Renie
Renie Stoller-Zak, LCPC
Therapy
Sahar
Sahar Eftekhar, DO
General & Addiction Psychiatrist
Rebecca
Rebecca Gilfillan, MD
Psychiatrist
Rebecca
Rebecca Kuhn, PA-C
PA-C
Shelby
Shelby Gordon, LCSW
Therapy
Sonnie
Sonnie Cousins, MA
Therapy
Nicole
Nicole Ortiz, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Elana
Elana Horowitz, PA-C
PA-C
Pavan
Pavan Prasad, MD
Psychiatrist
Melissa
Melissa Melzer, LPC
Therapy
Mary
Mary Leighton, LPC
Therapy
Raymond
Raymond Myles, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Michael
Michael Colombatto, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Lovea
Lovea Smith, LCPC
Director of Therapy– Loop
Leslie
Leslie Wolf, LCPC
Therapist
Lindsey
Lindsey Ashamalla, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Khrystyna
Khrystyna Helner, LPC, MBA
Therapist
Laura
Laura Schroeder, LCPC
Therapist
Katerina
Katerina Fager, LCPC
Clinical Specialist
Kelli
Kelli Lo, LSW
Therapy
Kiran Binal
Kiran Binal Maharaja, MD
Psychiatrist
Karen
Karen Richardson, LCSW, ICDVP
Therapy
Keri
Keri Perillo, LCPC, CADC
Therapy
Lizzie
Lizzie Ausland, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
Kimberlie
Kimberlie Kuehne, LCPC
Therapy
Kalyan
Kalyan Rao, MD
Psychiatrist
Jonathan
Jonathan Kolakowski, MD
Psychiatrist
Judy
Judy Bitzer, LCPC
Therapist
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Delaney, MA, ATR-P
Therapy
James
James Histed, MA
Therapist
Keith
Keith Merrifield, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP
Therapist
Julia
Julia Ray, MA
Therapy
Jessica
Jessica Masbaum, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Janel
Janel Wenger, AMFT
Therapist
Jeanette
Jeanette Marinier, PA-C
PA-C
Jamie
Jamie Schubert, PA-C
PA-C
Sherita
Sherita Hernton, PA-C
PA-C
Julie
Julie Daley, MSW
Therapist
Emily
Emily Maurer, LCPC
Therapist
Frank
Frank Sassetti, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Emily
Emily Street, PA-C
PA-C
Emily
Emily Shelton, LCPC, LMHC, CADC, CAGCS, CRSS
Therapy
Eric
Eric Buchkoe, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Tyler
Tyler Basham
Therapy Clinical Intern
Liz
Liz Russell, MA
Therapist
Savannah
Savannah Sullivan, PA-C
PA-C
Summer
Summer Slininger, PA-C
PA-C
Ravali
Ravali Poreddy, MD
Psychiatrist
Ariella
Ariella Panos, PA-C
PA-C
James
James Ham, PA-C
Psychiatry
Rayna
Rayna Gorstein, PA-C
PA-C
Daniel
Daniel Shuter, LSW
Therapist
Victoria
Victoria Akhteebo, LPC
Therapy
Sierra
Sierra Purcell, PA-C
PA-C
Emily
Emily Hoag, MD
Psychiatrist
Grace
Grace Starrs, PA-C
Psychiatry
Cassie
Cassie Donahue, PA-C
Psychiatry
Gayathri
Gayathri Ganesh, PA-C
PA-C
Stella
Stella Tantillo, LSW
Therapy
Samuel
Samuel Budyszewick, LCSW
Director of Therapy- Evanston
Sydney
Sydney Means, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Sara
Sara Pickens, LCSW
Therapy
Samuel
Samuel Eckert, PA-C
PA-C
Cindy
Cindy Meraz, LPC
Therapy
Chloe
Chloe Wesley, MA
Therapy
Nayeli
Nayeli Cruz-Castillo, LCPC
Therapy
Rafael
Rafael Lopez, MD
Psychiatrist
Samantha
Samantha Espinosa, MA
Therapy
Randi
Randi Schulman, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Savanna
Savanna Murphy, LSW
Therapy
Scott
Scott Shadrick, PA-C
PA-C
Khadija
Khadija Manzoor, LPC, CRC
Therapy
Mira
Mira Ebalo, PA-C
PA-C
Lauren
Lauren Stanley, LCSW
Therapy
Meredith
Meredith Henry, LSW
Therapy
Mark
Mark Bey, LPC
Therapy
Samantha
Samantha Adjekum, LCPC
Therapy
Miriam
Miriam Mixon, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Joel
Joel Muller, Ph.D.
Director of Clinical Therapy- River North
Mary
Mary Ivory, LCPC
Therapy
Justin
Justin Lee, PA-C
PA-C
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Campagna, MA, EdS
Therapy
Jerri
Jerri Ganz, LCSW
Therapy
Katherine
Katherine Cunningham, LPC, CADC
Therapy